the night before christmas

The Night Before Christmas is an interactive murder mystery party for 12-15 guests (plus one host) published by Freeform Games.

the story

It is Christmas Eve, 1948.

The socialite Evington-Browne family ("E-B" to their friends) and guests are preparing for their annual cocktail party, held at the family's hunting lodge in the White Mountains north of Boston.

A fierce storm has now set in, and the party finds itself cut off from the rest of the world.

This is unfortunate, as the valet of one of the guests has been found dead in the kitchen...

how the night before christmas works

The Night Before Christmas is an interactive murder mystery game, so all the players receive complete details of their character, including a detailed backstory, objectives that they must try to achieve, and information about other characters.

They also have item cards (that represent paintings, poison and even the fabulous "Dazzling Diamonds"), and abilities (that let them detect secrets find out information about other people).

In my opinion, once you've played an interactive murder mystery game, you won't want to go back to any other style.

the plot

The Night Before Christmas has a number of different plots to keep everyone busy. For example, there is a cat burglar, the bestowing of the diamonds themselves, various family secrets - and of course the murder to solve.

The cast includes:

John Evington-Browne III: Respected businessman and head of the family.

Rose Evington-Browne: John’s much-loved wife.

Patrick Evington-Browne: John and Rose’s 20-year-old son.

Evie Evington-Browne: John and Rose’s 21-year-old and wilful daughter.

Tracy Evington-Browne: John and Rose’s youngest (16 years old) and mischievous daughter.

how to purchase the night before christmas

You will be taken to the Freeform Games LLP website - just follow the instructions to purchase The Night Before Christmas. You will then be emailed the location of the main The Night Before Christmas pdf files and password (to unlock it) almost immediately.